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Programs in Comparative Literature

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This program focuses on two or more literary traditions in the original languages or in translation. It includes instruction in comparative linguistics; applicable foreign languages; English/French language and literature; literary criticism; and applications to genre, period, national, and textual studies as well as literary forms such as poetry, prose, and drama.

Top Schools For Comparative Literature Programs

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Stanford University

Least Selective:
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Ohio State University

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American Jewish University

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Middlebury College

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University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras

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Stanford University

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Illinois

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Texas - Dallas
Richardson, TX		$20,340 11,532 54 Bachelor's (54)
University of Washington
Seattle, WA		$24,367 28,575 50 Bachelor's (43), Master's (3),
Doctoral (4)
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ		$18,771 5,776 50 Bachelor's (50)
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA		$31,746 19,805 48 Bachelor's (42), Master's (4),
Doctoral (2)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 42 Bachelor's (39), Master's (0),
Doctoral (3)
University of California - Berkeley
Berkeley, CA		$31,022 25,534 39 Bachelor's (27), Master's (1),
Doctoral (11)
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA		$30,935 26,556 35 Certificate (3), Bachelor's (22),
Master's (3), Doctoral (7)
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ		$35,340 5,069 34 Bachelor's (26), Master's (4),
Doctoral (4)
Brown University
Providence, RI		$38,848 6,232 33 Bachelor's (28), Master's (2),
Doctoral (3)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 33 Certificate (6), Bachelor's (18),
Master's (7), Doctoral (2)
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Comparative Literature Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 20 2%
Associate Not Available 0%
Bachelor's 888 71%
Master's 200 16%
Doctoral 135 11%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 364 29%
Female 879 71%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 101 9%
Black or African American 32 3%
Hispanic or Latino 135 12%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 7 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 739 66%
Other/Unknown 112 10%
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Comparative Literature Internships

Job Title:Letters/Humanities (English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics Part-Time Pool )
Description:COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH, COMPARATIVE LITERATURE, AND LINGUISTICS Part-Time Pool The department invites applications for its Part-Time Faculty pool for possible teaching beginning with the Spring...
Company:California State University, Chico
Location:Fullerton, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:California State University, Chico
Job Title:Letters/Humanities (English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics ? Part-Time Pool )
Description:CSU Job Listing DetailsPrintable versionE-Mail this listing CampusFullertonJob ID English, Comparative Literature, and Linguistics Part-Time Pool DisciplineLetters/Humanities Appointment TypeTemporaryTime BaseFull-Time Date PostedDecember...
Company:California State University
Location:Fullerton, CA
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:The California State University
Job Title:Scientific Director - Comparative Biology & Safety Sciences
Description:Amgen is seeking an experienced drug development scientist to provide leadership and mentorship to the department and actively contribute in the drug development process from target selection and lead optimization through product...
Company:Amgen
Location:Thousand Oaks, CA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:Amgen
Job Title:Principal Scientist - Comparative Biology & Safety Sciences
Description:Auto req 14014BR Job Posting Title Principal Scientist - Comparative Biology & Safety Sciences Career Category Preclinical Development Employee Subgroup Salaried FT Country (State/Region) United States - California Location (City) Thousand...
Company:Amgen
Location:Thousand Oaks, CA
Posted:2/23/2012
Source:Amgen
Job Title:Student Intern
Description:Bachelor's degree is preferred Experience is preferred The Center for the Evaluation of Value and Risk in Health at Tufts Medical Center is a leader on issues pertaining to value, cost-effectiveness, and risk tradeoffs in healthcare...
Company:Tufts Medical Center
Location:Boston, MA
Posted:4/19/2012
Source:Tufts Medical Center
Job Title:Intern-Global Compensation & Benefits
Description:POSITION TYPE: Internship LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: Flexible; Between 10-12 weeks. START DATE: Flexible; Mid-May to Mid-June LOCATION: Oak Brook, IL. GPA: 3.0 minimum SCHOOL YEAR: Minimum status of Rising Junior HOUSING: McDonald's does not...
Company:McDonald's
Location:Oak Brook, IL
Posted:3/19/2012
Source:McDonald's
Job Title:Intern Student - Reaction Kinetics Research
Description:Invensys Operations Management is a global technology, software and consulting organization leading significant change in process manufacturing, plant optimization, business operations and enterprise performance. We do this by helping our...
Company:Invensys
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:Invensys
Job Title:Summer Intern - Information Management or MBA Student - Cabot Corporation
Description:Summer Intern - Information Management or MBA Student - Cabot Corporation * Change Your Language: * * ??? * English * ?? * * Careers * Contact Cabot * Research & Development * Safety, Health & Environment * News & Investor * Product Lines...
Company:Cabot
Location:Billerica, MA
Posted:5/9/2012
Source:Cabot Corporation
Job Title:Intern Student
Description:Description Invensys Operations Management is a global technology, software and consulting organization leading significant change in process manufacturing, plant optimization, business operations and enterprise performance. We do this by...
Company:Invensys
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:InternMatch
Job Title:Pr Administrative Analyst II
Description:Organizing QI educational activities for the Divisions/Groups. Mentoring faculty, trainees, and staff interested in QI in the Divisions/Groups. Operational Quality Improvement. The Project manager will work closely with the Executive...
Company:Ucla Health System
Location:California
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:UCLA Health System

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